@ Mr. R. Loon
It is for this purpose I have in place a £60,000 life insurance policy covering me against death of any chronic illness (or indeed anything else), which should be enough to ensure my fiancee and kids can carry on enjoying the quality of life they are used to for some time yet.

I completely appreciate everyone's comments on here but Loon, you have a point, look at Churchill - on the juice all the time and the whole world recognises his name. I just want happiness and a job where, when I wake up in the morning, I look forward to starting. I'm nearly there (see original post) and things are getting better daily.

I suppose it depends on your POV and I don't mean to disparage those who choose a healthier lifestyle, by any means.

EDIT: And I do drive a car but NEVER EVER drive under the influence of alcohol (quite seriously). I may not value my own life much but I realise the value of others.

EDIT (again) @ althegeordie: Surely the purpose of a public forum (especially b3ta, since I have frequented for many a year) is to discuss contentious and perhaps scandalous topics and viewpoints? I feel your comments to piss off and drink myself into a coma are somewhat unfair.
(hangableautobulb is an anagram of the best album ever, on, Fri 7 Nov 2008, 16:43, Reply)